PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – The next Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) National Prescription Take-Back Day is Saturday October 29. It is an opportunity to safely dispose of unwanted prescription drugs. South Dakotans have been strong participants in the past and are encouraged to take part again. Unwanted medications can be disposed of without question in a… Read more »
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DCI found ‘no criminal activity’ in Noem’s use of state plane
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Hughes County State’s Attorney Jessica LaMie (la-me) says the state Division of Criminal Investigation has ended its inquiry into complaints that South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem had misused the state airplane and that the plane’s flight records had been tampered with. LaMie and the DCI concluded that there were no facts to support… Read more »
Senator Mike Rounds talks about his trip to Africa
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds is not involved directly with this year’s mid-term elections in a few weeks. While Congress is off for the election break, Rounds has found himself a world away, literally. Rounds says African nations are looking for allies to trade with. Rounds also sees opportunity for agricultural trade especially… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports 10 new COVID-19 related deaths(2 in Brown County)
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 10 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases increased & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 3,059. The state had 719 new cases and 605 recoveries, increasing active infections to 533. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
Weather forecast for November & winter months
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The forecasts for winter are pointing toward trends staying pretty much the same. South Dakota State Climatologist Laura Edwards says November temperatures should be about normal. She says precipitation expectations for the northern plains next month will again range below normal. Edwards says La Nina will hang around again for another winter. The… Read more »
Officials from USD testify about their location in Sioux Falls
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Officials from the University of South Dakota had to explain and defend their plans for the USD at Sioux Falls concept before the legislatures Government Operations and Audit Committee last week. The Board of Regents have moved most of their programs to the former university center now under the USD name. USD President… Read more »
Congressman Johnson address issues brought to him by voters
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Despite facing nominal opposition, republican Congressman Dusty Johnson is running hard, making numerous campaign stops across the state. He says its about respect. Libertarian Collin Duprel is also on the ballot. Democrats failed to find a candidate to oppose Johnson. He says he his hearing a lot about inflation. Johnson says he is… Read more »
Kristi for Governor Calls for Immediate Investigation into Jamie Smith’s Campaign Finance Violations
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Monday, at the campaign finance deadline, Jamie Smith’s gubernatorial campaign violated campaign finance disclosure laws. The “Smith for Governor” campaign failed to follow of SDCL 12-27-24. “Jamie Smith committed 33 pages of campaign finance violations today,” said Ian Fury, Communications Director at Kristi for Governor. “There is not a single… Read more »
Fire reported at 900 block on 8th Avenue SE
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – On October 24, 2022 at approximately 8pm Aberdeen Fire Rescue was dispatched to a structure fire in the 900 block of 8th Ave SE. When fire crews arrived, a detached garage was found to be engulfed in flames. Fire personnel were able to control the fire; however, the adjacent home did… Read more »
Summer study on Juvenile Justice met last week in Pierre
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Study Committee on Juvenile Justice of the South Dakota legislature met last week. Representative Mike Stevens of Yankton says they talked about services needed to keep kids out of the juvenile justice system. Stevens says rural areas are especially lacking in any type of juvenile services. Stevens says early intervention is the… Read more »